Afghanistan and Taliban Begin First-Ever Direct Peace Talks

Posted on AllSides September 12th, 2020
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The Afghanistan government and the Taliban began on Saturday their first direct talks to end nearly two decades of fighting, a negotiation brokered by the U.S. as part of its plan to withdraw from its longest war.

Officials from the warring sides have convened in Doha, Qatar’s capital, for the talks, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attending the opening ceremony.

“Today is a truly momentous occasion,” Mr. Pompeo said at the ceremony. “Afghans have at long last chosen to sit together and chart a new course for your country....

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